A Pole Dance Workshop

Do you want your Body Waves to feel like melting chocolate? To become poetry in motion as you embody ease and flow?

This workshop is for you if you want to level up your undulations, with the pole and on the floor!

In this masterclass I will share techniques for achieving flow and softness to your Body Waves, gained from an ongoing dedication and practice of over 18 years to Body Waves.

We will work towards gaining an understanding what the entire body is doing when you execute a Body Wave (here’s a clue: it has little to do with being naturally flexible and is all about technique!).

An often underestimated movement, we’ll also work on resolving common stumbling blocks and sticky points when it comes to Body Waves, so that you can continue developing your Body Waves after the workshop has finished.

There is a strong focus on individual feedback in this masterclass and understanding what you can do to maximize your current Body Waves, no matter your level. Because you’re never too good to improve upon your Body Waves.

What to expect from this workshop:

• An intense warm-up and including exercises that are specifically targeted at building better awareness of what your body is doing in a Body Wave.
• A thorough breakdown of a Classic Body Wave, paying particular attention to shoulders, hips, hands and feet.
• A strong focus on individual feedback so that you can understand what you can keep on doing to maximize your current Body Waves, no matter your level.
• Learning how to dance through your Body Wave with the pole and on the floor, so that it can seamlessly integrate into your dance practice.
• Lots of laughs and a bangin’ playlist.

You will need:

• Pole dance specific heels (sandals recommended)
• Knee pads or leg warmers
• Clothes that make you feel good, be it a rhinestoned bikini or a hoodie; no judgement for how you show up

Suitable for: All levels of ability.

A Pole Dance Workshop

Melt into a flow state with Old School style Low Flow & Basework.

In this workshop you will learn some of my signature sequences of Low Flow, Basework and classic OG-movements. There will be attention to lines, extension and getting the most out of your heels.

As well as this, I will share wisdom and prompts to help you to access another understanding of embodiment and sensuality; after all, Old School style is so much more than putting on heels and moving slowly.

We will combine all of the above together into a short sequence with a focus on owning your unique style and interpretation of the skills learned, honouring your heels and all that they represent without being bound to binary notions of right or wrong.

Requests for specific signature movements and sequences are welcome in this workshop.

What to expect from this workshop:

• An intense warm-up and including ankle strengthening exercises, to help you to understand how to control your movement and balance.
• A full sequence that you can adapt for creating your own pole dance choreography.
• Understanding of how to utilize your heels effectively, not only as a beautiful accessory, but as a tool for creating flow and seamless transitions with the pole.
• Hacks and tips from my 18 years of pole dance practice to add texture, depth and intention to your existing repertoire of pole dance movements.
• Understanding how to include active flexibility and extension in your dancing, so that you can become stronger and more flexible every time you dance: win-win!
• Lots of silly prompts and bad jokes to help you remember the main takeaways!
• A sweet playlist of vibey shoegaze and indie rock bangers, in my signature ‘Sexistential Dread’ style.

You will need:

• Pole dance specific heels (sandals recommended)
• Knee pads or leg warmers
• Clothes that make you feel good, be it a rhinestoned bikini or a hoodie; no judgement for how you show up

Suitable for: Mixed levels of ability, but not recommended for first-timers. Different variations/routines available for newer polers through to advanced pole dance students. 

A Floorwork Workshop

This workshop is a safe space for all folks to learn new sensual movement and performance skills in a non-judgemental environment. It is especially geared towards students that want to learn how to connect with the audience and bring a personal, authentic feel to their dancing.

In this 90-min workshop, I will teach you basic Striptease skills incorporating fun and darn sexy floorwork. It is not strictly a Burlesque workshop, however I am drawing from my extensive knowledge and experience in the art of Burlesque in regards to building the tease and engaging with your audience, be it your own reflection or a loved one.

We will begin by discussing mindset and what it means to be standing in your power, to help you to become more at home in your own sensuality. I will then teach you basic striptease tricks and a short choreography that you can bring home, which incorporates all of our newly found sultry skills.

This will not exactly be all about dancing in order to please your partner or dancing to get attention. The focus will be on learning to move for your own joy and appreciating your own brilliance. In short, being the queen of your own queendom.

You will need:

• An extra layer on top (like a long sleeve top, something not too tight!) And an extra layer on bottom (like shorts on top of your shorts).
• Heels are not essential but recommended, provided that you can comfortably dance in heels and that they are a pole dance brand (eg: Pleasers).
• Knee pads or leg warmers are recommended.
• Please feel free to dress up in sexy, sparkly attire (but make sure it’s comfortable and allows you to move/dance easily). Equally, wearing sweatpants and a hoodie is also fine, provided that you feel comfortable in it!

Please note that during this workshop, participants may be required to ‘buddy up’ and work in pairs, so that we can practice what we are learning with each other. Direct eye contact will also be used during this workshop.

Suitable for: All levels. It is recommended that participants have taken some sort of pole dance class or basic dance class as a minimum before taking this workshop.

A Floorwork Workshop

Learn how to move like an otherworldly being and captivate the audience with soft, flowing floorwork.

This workshop is all about classic, Old School style floorwork and moving with intention. I will teach you some of my signature floorwork movements and combos, with legs for days, body waves, weaving transitions and more.

You will learn how to make the smallest movements have the largest impact to the audience, with an emphasis on understanding common connection shapes and mastering transitions, with tips and tricks from my OG pole and Burlesque expertise.

What to expect from this workshop:

• Helpful hacks for making longest lines possible.
• Understanding how to combine your movements seamlessly and sensually, extending your ankles and getting the most out of your every movement.
• Learning how to balance and control your movements to feel strong and safe.
• A full sequence that you can adapt for creating your own floorwork choreography.

You will need:

• Pole dance specific heels (sandals recommended)
• Knee pads or leg warmers
• Clothes that make you feel good, be it a rhinestoned bikini or a hoodie; no judgement for how you show up

Suitable for: All levels. Different variations/routines available for beginners through to advanced students. Requests for specific signature movements and sequences are welcome in this workshop. I can cater for mixed levels in the same group, or can create different workshops for different levels. Please specify upon booking which level(s) you would like to book so that I can prepare specific content for your group.

A Pole Dance Workshop

Dance through your tricks, into the otherworldly realm of ease and flow on spiny pole.

This workshop is all about transitions, to add more layers of texture to your dancing and to understand how to achieve that ethereal, floaty quality to your dancing whilst on spin mode.

I will teach you some of my favourite sequences to dance through tricks and feel that sense of joy that comes with flight!

We will explore how to turn your climbs and inverts into a thing of beauty, and how to milk every shape and every transition for what they are worth.

Requests for my specific signature Old School tricks are welcome, such as gorgeous Inside Leg Hangs, Jade Splits, No Hands Jamilla and more.

You will need:

• Pole dance specific heels (sandals recommended)
• Knee pads or leg warmers
• Pole shorts (we will be using skin to grip the pole)
• Clothes that make you feel good, be it a rhinestoned bikini or a hoodie; no judgement for how you show up

Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced students, ie: you should be comfortable with spins and pirouettes and inverting preferably on both sides.

A Pole Dance Workshop

Let’s go back to the roots of Old School pole… I will share with you the art of making your tricks on static pole look effortless, interesting and flowy by using rotation, extension and intention.

You will learn vintage impressive tricks that don’t require super-human strength and flexibility. The key word here is “DANCE”: we will not only learn tricks, but how to move in and out of them beautifully!

This is a great workshop for anyone who wants to learn achievable and beautiful combos, transitions and tricks; let’s be honest, who doesn’t want that? I will share my signature old school rotating static-pole transitions and flows, dynamic drops, lots and lots of splits (requests for specific movements and sequences are welcome!).

You will need:

• Pole dance specific heels (sandals recommended)
• Knee pads or leg warmers
• Pole shorts (we will be using skin to grip the pole)
• Clothes that make you feel good, be it a rhinestoned bikini or a hoodie; no judgement for how you show up

Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced students, ie: you should be comfortable with spins and pirouettes and inverting on both sides. Requests for specific signature movements and sequences are welcome in this workshop. 

A Floorwork Workshop

This workshop includes all of the goodness from the Striptease workshop, but purely focusing on the Art of Stocking Peels, ie: removing stockings in apparently complicated and impressive ways!

Stocking peels are a lot of fun, and not very difficult once you understand the basic technique. I will share the secrets to getting a good solid peel and then we will move onto learning the ‘tricks’ and various fancy ways of removing your stockings using flowing floorwork. How a-peeling, I mean appealing!

Bad jokes aside, we will also talk about mindset, building the tease and engaging with your audience, be it your own reflection or a loved one.

You will then pick your favourite stocking peel tricks and combine them into a short choreography that you can bring home, incorporating all of your newly found sultry skills.

You will need:

• Your own stockings: Hold-up stockings are best, or traditional stockings with a garter belt are good too.
• Heels are not needed for this workshop.
• Knee pads are recommended; you can wear these under your stockings.
• Please feel free to dress up in sexy, sparkly attire (but make sure it’s comfortable and allows you to move/dance easily). Equally, wearing shorts and a hoodie is also fine: anything that makes you feel comfortable and at ease.

Suitable for: All levels. At a minimum, please ensure that you have a mastery of basic floorwork, such as that contained within my ‘Floorwork Fundamentals’ series (ie: floor body rolls, basic backwards shoulder roll, swivel-under, hip waves, prance legs, etc.)

A Flexibility Workshop

Do you want to get that ‘legs for days’ look? This workshop will help you to grow longer legs!

Disclaimer: Whilst this workshop may not make your legs physically grow longer, you will certainly learn how to improve your lines and thus make your legs magically appear longer!

I will guide you through an intense warm-up and then onto exercises that are specifically targeted at lengthening leg lines and building strength through a range of motion, paying particular attention to glutes, calves, hamstrings, quads and hip flexors.

You will aim to build upon whatever flexibility you already have, whether you are a complete beginner or already have splits! This workshop can be especially helpful for those who may feel that they have plateaued or are finding it hard to get a flat split.

Modifications will be given to suit different levels. You can always improve your lines no matter what level you are at. The aim is to help you to improve your range of motion so that you can take up more space and improve your lines when dancing. 

Suitable for: All levels. Note: If you are working with an injury please do let me know in advance so that I can be aware of giving you specific modifications.